After work, you drive home to find that your toddler is pushing the garage door opener so that the garage door opens and then shuts

At first you were a little unhappy that she was doing this, but you remembered your training in development and realized that your daughter was engaged in what Piaget referred to as ____.
a. tertiary circular reactions
b. secondary circular reactions
c. primary circular reactions
d. reflexes


Answer: A

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